Congratulations to all employees of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov, as well as veterans of the Diplomatic Service!
The Russian Foreign Ministry is famous for its rich history and centuries-old traditions. Our diplomats are brilliant professionals and erudite people, true patriots, faithful to their duty. Without losing their composure and confidence in the most difficult situations, they courageously defend national interests. And the number of Russian foreign missions is growing along with the strengthening of our country’s authority on the world stage.
Russian diplomats celebrate their professional holiday today on the front lines of the struggle for the interests of the Motherland, in an extremely difficult international situation. Face to face with manifestations of Russophobia, provocations and information leaks, attempts to abolish everything Russian in the hybrid war of the collective West against Russia, they fight for the truth and the right of everyone to a fair peace!
I wish you health, strength and new victories on foreign borders for the benefit of Russia! Success and prosperity to the entire numerous staff of the Central Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its foreign missions!

